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CK52 ZGT

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Blue Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

48,725 mi
Last recorded48,725 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK52 ZGT
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 48,725 miles

no reversing lights

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,454 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

handbrake efficiency only just met. o/s reading lower

no reversing light working

oil level over filled

Fail 23 Apr 2025 43,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

engine under cover insecure

handbrake efficiency only just met. o/s reading lower

no reversing light working

oil level over filled

Pass 13 Jan 2024 33,945 miles

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2022 33,818 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2021 28,780 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 28,775 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 28,767 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Fail 22 Oct 2020 28,767 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

no reverse lights

Pass 9 Oct 2019 28,337 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 27,936 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 27,686 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 27,686 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 27,201 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s park brake performance could be better

Pass 14 Oct 2015 26,852 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 26,324 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2013 25,337 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 24,028 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill slightly damaged but intact

slight imbalance/uneven braking to rear footbrake, new caliper fitted to n/s rear

Fail 18 Oct 2012 24,028 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s outer sill slightly damaged but intact

Pass 20 Oct 2011 22,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 20,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 18,899 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 18,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 16,952 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 14,886 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 12,447 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 9,623 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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CK52 ZGT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Blue with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK52 ZGT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was CK52 ZGT registered?

CK52 ZGT is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 21 December 2002.

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